Education
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
SAN JOSE, CA
Total revenue
$2.8M
Total expenses
$3.2M
Net assets
$2.0M
Grants received
$7.5M
167 grants
EIN
262168102
Tax year
2024
Mission
To prepare academically motivated students with limited educational opportunities for success in rigorous college-preparatory high school programs and entry into four-year colleges and prepare high school and college students to enter careers in education.
Programs
2 programs
High school and alumni program - during fy25, btsv provided year-round after-school programming, one-on-one advising, college readiness workshops, and family engagement events to 477 students in grades 712. In spring 2025, 78 students graduated from btsv's high school program. Of these graduates, 89% were eligible for a 4-year university, 72% enrolled into a 4-year university, and 26% enrolled into community college. Btsv maintained a 97% retention rate across grade levels, exceeding its vision 2025 strategic plan target.
Middle school school year program - across the 2024-25 school year, btsv supported middle school students through after-school programming, one-on-one advising, college readiness workshops, and family engagement events. The program builds skills, confidence, and academic preparedness for first-generation students, helping them stay on track for high school and long-term college success. In fy25, btsv achieved a 97% retention rate across grade levels, reflecting the strength of its student relationships, responsive program design, and commitment to elevating student and family voice through its student advisory board and parent community council initiatives.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
20 listed
JOHN HIESTER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$168K
40 hrs/wk
JOCELYNE CARDONA
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
RITA CHEN
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
ELLEN LINTZ DEMPSEY
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
NEERAJ GOEL
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
RONEETA GUHA
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
CHRISTINA LAI
VICE PRESIDENT
—
3 hrs/wk
DIANE LU
VICE PRESIDENT
—
3 hrs/wk
BIANCA FISCHLI
SECRETARY
—
3 hrs/wk
ALLISON RAILO
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
ANTONIO ROMERO
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
SUCHITRA SUBRAHMANYAN
VICE PRESIDENT
—
3 hrs/wk
CAROL TINSLEY
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
MINH VIRASAK
VICE CHAIR
—
3 hrs/wk
MICHELE WYMAN
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
LIZA SMYTH
DIRECTOR
—
3 hrs/wk
GRISELDA PANOZO
CHAIR
—
3 hrs/wk
RAMON GARCIA GOMEZ
TREASURER
—
3 hrs/wk
TAMAYA GARCIA
VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPM
$156K
40 hrs/wk
KIT YIP FONG
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM
$120K
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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